Light Up the Sky - 4th of July Celebration at NYC

Happy 4th of July, USA. I know it's been quite some times from the celebration itself but I haven't shared our story about how we celebrated the Independence Day of the US, here in NYC :). Fireworks. Fireworks. Fireworks. That's what we have in mind when it comes to the 4th of July celebration. The blinding sights of bursting colors and shapes, coupled with thundering sounds, always captivate people's attention. Well, it seems like enjoying fireworks during the 4th of July has been a long tradition here. It's great indeed,...

Astoria Park in January

One snowy day is all it needs to get us out and have fun! NYC has been bombarded by snow lately, although it usually is followed by rain so all the pretty white snow is washed away. But last weekend, we have extra as it started snowing in the middle of the night until around 5 PM! And we all had one thing in mind: Astoria Park! Last year, we had Jonas storm coming in January and yes, we went out to the same spot and took pictures. I even wrote that we had to do after the storm. Snowy, windy and cold day apparently did not stop us...

WW: Bidding Farewell

We were having a blast while bidding farewell to my dearest friend and sister, Rima Cempaka. Four fabulous years here in NYC and she has concluded her term with our Mission to the UN. Amidst the crazy, mad days for UN General Assembly 71st session High Level Week, we managed to sneak out on Sunday and threw her a see-you-again-soon dinner party, with a bonus of endless photo sessions, as always :). We chose Pepsi Cola sign, one of the landmarks of NYC Manhattan seen from Long Island City our yummy food :) Rima..in black...

WW: Socrates Sculpture Park

Enjoying our leisure Sunday in Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, New York. the sign.. one of the exhibition for this year... colorful one! the four of us enjoying the weekend :) Join us on (almost) Wordless Wednesday and have fun blog hopping ...

WW: Street Art at the Long Island City, New York

Street art in New York City is indeed fascinating ;).. And I am sooo thrilled to find out that we have so many incredible murals near our residence. Long Islands City it is... Save Yazidi Women In Batik Garutan we trust... Black, White, Blue and Red :) I was comfortably wearing Batik garutan pants, black top, Pontianak beaded necklace and flowery green wedges... One corner in LIC :) One fine afternoon :) One set of fabulous art work :) One incredible husband patiently taking my pictures :) Join...